Yep, that was not unexpected. Law of the jungle: Kill, or be killed. It’s you alone against an entire jungle, and everything there knows it.

Plus, in all seriousness, with his track record he should have seen this coming too. I mean seriously, look at the last few that saved him. One tried to eat him, one sucker-punched him, one tried to sacrifice him, and the ones before this guy shoved him into a portal to a land so dangerous that not even they had the nerve to go there. Seriously, trust no one, Laz. Everyone and their brother is out to kill you, except maybe your mother, which is ironic when one thinks about it.

You summed it up perfectly. As for the irony, why would Lilith (mom) send Laz there unless she knew he stood a good chance of surviving long enough to meet the “old man”? Would that be Quetzacoatl? By some ancient historical accounts, he was a protector of and benefactor to his worshipers. Mr Q, here could just be toying with Laz, letting him know who’s boss around there. The wolves obviously knew. I think Quetzacoatl was expecting Laz to show up, his showing up suddenly and chasing the wolves off was no accident…..

LOL, laughing at myself, now. Here I was, saying I just wanted to read and enjoy the story without getting into deep debate and discussion. Yet I now find myself delving into ancient history that is both stimulating and fascinating! With all this to read and research, a week without updates will go by quickly. Hope the holidays are good for everyone out there.

Probably true. My feelings in this are probably influenced by the fact that this depiction of Quetzalcoatl reminds me a lot of Coyote as depicted in Gunnerkrigg Court (it’s the elongated, serpentine neck and grin, me-thinks).

Just one thing: the originally demons dont was necessarily “evil”… More like the irish fey, just more frightening. The christian religion give this attitude the demons – and with the religion turn the accepted opinion.

hmmm hadn’t suspicion of that! we will be trlevlaing to Scotland in Mar as well as am bringing my TomTom One . we only might have to try that!(Like many electronics we do not consider it’s a complaint for a airlines as prolonged as it isn’t upon during a takeoff/landing.)

Not surprised it’s Quetzalcoatl, but when i first saw the multicolored serpent i couldn’t help but hope you’d be referring tot he Australian Rainbow Serpent mythos. Oh well still awesome and Quetzalcoatl is a really cool god. Kudos on the awesome choice.